August 2013

Wed
21
Aug

Funeral Mass celebrated for Jolene (Mihm) Galligan

 

Funeral Mass celebrated for Jolene (Mihm) Galligan

Jolene Galligan, age 51, of Waverly, IA, formerly of St. Lucas, IA, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2013, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in St. Lucas, Iowa, with Rev. Nick March presiding. Burial was in the church cemetery. 

Friends called from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday and after 9:00a.m. on Saturday at the church.

The Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, Chekal Chapel in Fort Atkinson, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.

Wed
21
Aug

Jim Monroe memorial service set for Aug. 27

 

 

Jim Monroe memorial service set for Aug. 27

A memorial service for Jim Monroe will be held Aug. 27 at Zion Lutheran Church, West Union. There will be a 9:30 a.m. wake and a 10:30 a.m. service.

James “Jim” Monroe was born Feb. 9, 1926, at Castalia, Ia. He passed away Aug. 16, 2013 with his loving family around him at the age of 87 years and 6 mo. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of Castalia. He attended country school near his home. He went to high School one yr. He drove truck and semi for Watters of Luana and other companies.

On Oct. 7, 1951 he married Marjorie Jacobson of WU. To this union 4 daughters were born, Connie, Barb, Becky and Cindy.

Wed
21
Aug

Funeral Mass held in Festina on Monday

 

Funeral Mass held in Festina on Monday

Winnifred “Freda” Einck, age 91, of Decorah, IA formerly of Festina, IA died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, IA.

Winnifred “Freda” Magdelene (Buchheit) Einck,was born October 12, 1921 the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Schrandt) Buchheit near Festina, Iowa. Freda attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Festina. Freda married Herbert Einck on January 29, 1946 at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina, IA They ran the DX Service Station in Festina for twenty eight years, passing the business on to their sons when they moved to Decorah in 1983. At that time they joined  St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Decorah. Freda enjoyed quilting, gardening and canning her produce. Freda especially enjoyed family activities with the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Wed
21
Aug

Funeral Mass held in Festina on Monday

 

Funeral Mass held in Festina on Monday

Winnifred “Freda” Einck, age 91, of Decorah, IA formerly of Festina, IA died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, IA.

Winnifred “Freda” Magdelene (Buchheit) Einck,was born October 12, 1921 the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Schrandt) Buchheit near Festina, Iowa. Freda attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Festina. Freda married Herbert Einck on January 29, 1946 at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina, IA They ran the DX Service Station in Festina for twenty eight years, passing the business on to their sons when they moved to Decorah in 1983. At that time they joined  St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Decorah. Freda enjoyed quilting, gardening and canning her produce. Freda especially enjoyed family activities with the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Wed
21
Aug

Services held for Clermont woman

 

 

Services held for Clermont woman

Delores Virginia Keune, 84, of Clermont, Iowa passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin.   

Delores was born May 29, 1929 to Oscar and Melvina (Ness) Tovson in Decorah, Iowa.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Decorah.  She graduated from Decorah High School in 1949. Delores was united in marriage with Joice Keune on February 24, 1951 at the Lutheran Church in Spring Grove, Minnesota.  Eight children were born to this union. 

Wed
21
Aug

Prayer service held in Gunder for Bernard Loftsgard

 

 

Prayer service held in Gunder for Bernard Loftsgard

Bernard Gene Loftsgard, 84, of Clermont, Iowa passed away Monday, August 12, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, Iowa surrounded by his family.  He was born June 7, 1929, in Marion Township, Clayton County, Iowa to Gilbert and Bessie (Larson) Loftsgard.  He was baptized on August 4, 1929 and confirmed on June 27, 1943 by Rev. S.J. Strandjord at the Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder, Iowa where he was a lifetime member.  He attended Marion Township Country School  and Elgin High School.  He was raised in Gunder and lived in the area his entire life.  

Wed
21
Aug

Henning-Staal - Autumn Vows

 

 

Henning-Staal

…autumn vows…

Sarah Henning and Jared Staal of Grand Rapids, Mich., wish to announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

Parents of the couple are Randy and Denise Henning of Elgin, Joan Staal of Grandville, Mich., and Thomas Staal of Hudsonville, Mich.

A 2003 Valley High School graduate, Sarah earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and marketing in 2006 and a Master of Health Care Administration in 2008 from the University of Iowa.  She is also pursuing a Master of Science in complementary and alternative medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences.  She is a director of Business Development at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids.

Wed
21
Aug

Kiana D. Fuentes - Birth

 

Kiana D. Fuentes

…born July 8…

On Monday, July 8, 2013, Ignacio and Jennifer Fuentes of Elgin happily welcomed a new addition to their family. 

Daughter Kiana Dominique was born at Palmer Lutheran Health Center. She weighed 10 lbs. 6.5 oz. and was 22.6 inches in length.

Kiana joins brother Andre, 7, and sister Isabella, 5, at home.

Grandparents are Lonnie and Mary Ann Brekke of West Union and Yessid and Gladys Fuentes of Bogota, Colombia.

Great-grandmothers are Eileen Molokken and Thelma Brekke, both of West Union, and Helena Fuentes of Ibague, Colombia.

Wed
21
Aug

Kaylee Uhlenhake - Birth

 

Kaylee Uhlenhake

…Aug. 1 birth…

Rob and LeAnn Uhlenhake of Ossian are the proud parents of a baby daughter, Kaylee Jo, who was born Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah.

Kaylee weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 19 inches at birth.

She is the couple’s first child.

Grandparents are Jim and Sharon Gaughan of Denison and Robert and Teresa Uhlenhake of Ossian.

 
Wed
21
Aug

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerleman

 

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerleman

…60th anniversary…

Paul and Rita Gerleman of Ossian will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 25, with family members.

Paul Gerleman and Rita Kriener were married Aug. 25, 1953, by Monsignor Francis L. Schuh at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas.

The couple are the parents of seven children, Floyd (Pam) Gerleman of Urbandale, Duane (Viola) Gerleman and Kevin (Sharon) Gerleman, both of Ridgeway, Karen (Duane) Martin of Fayette, Loren (Stephanie) Gerleman of Winterset, Sue (Dean) Vrba of Fort Atkinson, and Bruce Gerleman of Calmar. Their family also includes a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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